2 Kings 7:16
Ver. 16. And the people went out and spoiled the tents of the Syrians,.... Of their riches, and of their provisions; of which there was such a plenty, not only for present use, but for sale,
so that a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, &c.
according to the word of the Lord; by Elisha, 2Ki 7:1. 2 Kings 7:17Ver. 17. And the king appointed the lord, on whose hand he leaned, to have the charge of the gate,.... Not to keep out the enemy, of which there was no danger; but to prevent disorders and tumults among the people, and that they might go out in an orderly and regular manner:and the people trod upon him in the gate; being eager to get out for food; and he endeavouring to keep order among them, they pressed upon him, and threw him down, and trampled him under foot; or he was placed here to regulate the market, that everyone might be supplied in course, but through the people's pressing to get provisions, he was overborne, and trod upon:and died, as the man of God had said, who spake when the king came down to him; so that he saw the plenty, but partook not of it, as he said, see 2Ki 7:2. 2 Kings 7:18Ver. 18. And it came to pass, as the man of God had spoken to the king, saying,.... As in 2Ki 7:1, and what he said to the king there, and to the lord, in 2Ki 7:2, are repeated in this and the next verse, that it might be observed how exactly the prophecies were fulfilled. 2 Kings 7:19Ver. 19. And that lord answered the man of God, and said,.... As in 2Ki 7:2and he said; that is, Elisha, as in the same place. 2 Kings 7:20Ver. 20. And so it fell out unto him,.... As the prophet predicted:for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died;See Gill on "2Ki 7:17".
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